Garry Wills Recent C-SPAN Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/3388
's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networksen-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Sun, 02 Aug 2015 21:08:31 GMTC-SPAN Person Recent Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=3388&width=130Garry Wills Recent C-SPAN Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/3388
Head shot of {$person->name}Book Discussion on [The Future of the Catholic Church with Pope Francis]Garry Wills talked about his book [The Future of the Catholic Church with Pope Francis], in which he questions whether Pope Francis is capable of producing significant change within the Catholic Church.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324804-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324804-1Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:00:38 GMTBook Discussion on [Why Priests?: A Failed Tradition ]Garry Wills talked about his book, [Why Priests?: A Failed Tradition], in which he questions whether Christianity would be stronger without the priesthood, as it was at its outset. He also responded to questions from the audience in the Trinity United Methodist Church at the 2013 Savannah Book Festival.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310934-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310934-6Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:59:48 GMTAfter Words with Garry Wills Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Garry Wills discussed his latest book, [Bomb Power], which looks at how the creation of the atomic bomb increased the power of the president and transformed the U.S. into a National Security State.
Professor Wills discussed his book with Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive at George Washington University in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291943-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291943-1Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:58:40 GMTBook Discussion on [What the Gospels Meant]Garry Wills talked about his book [What the Gospels Meant], for which he
translated the Bible from Greek in order to gain a better
understanding of what the Gospels mean. In the book Wills examined the
issues and circumstances that influenced the writing of the Gospels.
After his talk, he responded to questions from audience members. Owen Youngman
moderated.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205837-7
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205837-7Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:59:36 GMTBook Discussion on [Head and Heart: American Christianities]Garry Wills talked about his book [Head and Heart: American Christianities], published by Penguin Press. In his book he explores Christianity's place in American life across the country's history and contends that there is a cyclical pattern to how religion is received in the country. Mr. Wills also cites the separation of church and state as a reason why religion has continued to expand. The Pulitzer prize-winning author was interviewd by the Very Rev. Alan Jones, dean of Grace Cathedral, at a special evening Forum. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201588-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201588-1Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:04:11 GMTBook Discussion on [Henry Adams and the Making of America]Garry Wills talked about his book [Henry Adams and the Making of America], published by Houghton Mifflin. He spoke about the life of Henry Adams, the grandson of John Quincy Adams, including a claim by the 19th century author that Napoleon planned on setting up a French empire West of the United States. Mr. Wills also discussed the lack of political ambition by Henry Adams. Following his remarks, Mr. Wills responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190019-11
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190019-11Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:04:56 GMTBook Discussion on [Henry Adams and the Making of America]Garry Wills talked about his book [Henry Adams and the Making of America], published by Houghton Mifflin. He discussed Henry Adams ambitions to write a great work of history rather than follow the political footsteps of his family. Mr. Wills, Professor Emeritus of History at Northwestern University, spoke about the works of the 19th century author, including [The Education of Henry Adams]. Following his remarks, Mr. Wills responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189620-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189620-2Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:29:55 GMTBook Discussion on [Henry Adams and the Making of America]Garry Wills talked about his book [Henry Adams and the Making of America], published by Houghton Mifflin.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189355-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189355-1Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMTIn Depth with Garry WillsGarry Wills, an adjunct professor of history at Northwestern University, talked about his life and work and responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.
Professor Wills is the author of numerous works on American history, politics, culture, and religion. His books include: [Chesterton], [Politics and Catholic Freedom], [Jack Ruby], [The Second Civil War], [Nixon Agonistes], [Inventing America], [Explaining America], [Confessions of a Conservative], [The Kennedy Imprisonment], [Reagan's America] and [John Wayne's America]. He won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for [Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America]. Professor Wills' latest book is [Negro President: Jefferson and the Slave Power].http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184749-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184749-1Sun, 02 Jan 2005 16:59:54 GMTBook Discussion on [Negro President: Jefferson and the Slave Power]Mr. Wills talked about his book, ["Negro President": Jefferson and the Slave Power], published by Houghton Mifflin Company. In the book, the author examines the influence of slavery on the election and presidency of Thomas Jefferson, as well as on the early politics of the United States. President Jefferson was referred to by some as the "Negro President" because the electoral votes he received in the election of 1800 as a result of the slave populations in southern states forced the House of Representatives to choose the president. Professor Wills talked about the politics behind the election, the Louisiana Purchase, the political influence of the South prior to the Civil War, and related issues. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179719-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179719-1Sun, 28 Dec 2003 00:59:29 GMTBook Discussion on ["Negro President": Jefferson and the Slave Power]Mr. Wills was interviewed about his book, ["Negro President": Jefferson and the Slave Power], published by Houghton Mifflin Company. In the book, the author examines the influence of slavery on the election and presidency of Thomas Jefferson, as well as on the early politics of the United States. President Jefferson was referred to by some as the "Negro President" because the electoral votes he received in the election of 1800 as a result of the slave populations in southern states forced the House of Representatives to choose the president. Professor Wills talked about the politics behind the election, the Louisiana Purchase, the political influence of the South prior to the Civil War, and related issues.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-18
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179462-18Sat, 10 Jan 2004 16:54:57 GMTGilder Lehrman Institute LectureMr. Wills discussed his upcoming book [Negro President], scheduled to be published in November 2003. It is about the role played by slavery in the election and presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was dubbed the "Negro President" because of the extra 14 electoral votes, representing the slave population, which he received from the southern states. Professor Wills talked about the politics behind that election and read a selection on the Louisiana Purchase from his book. Following the talk, he answered questions from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174964-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174964-1Mon, 10 Mar 2003 02:00:58 GMTThe Death PenaltyMr. Wills talked about the history and use of the death penalty, Western culture, and religious authority. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173698-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173698-1Tue, 05 Nov 2002 15:03:02 GMTThe Catholic ChurchMr. Wills will discuss his new book, [Why I Am A Catholic], as well as issues now confronting the Catholic church. He will respond to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171554-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171554-2Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:46:15 GMTFestival InterviewMr. Wills talked about his literary work, focusing on his biography of James Madison. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. He was interviewed remotely while attending the [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books on the Los Angeles campus of the University of California.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169771-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169771-6Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:04:28 GMTThe Imperial White HouseIn a forum marking the 200th anniversary of the White House a panel looked at the White House in the early 20th Century. Professor Wills spoke of the stagecraft of power. Ms. Tederick presented photographs from the turn of the century. Mr. Gable spoke about how President Theodore Roosevelt remade the presidency and the White House. Roosevelt actually had the name of the residence changed from Executive Mansion to White House. Professor Black spoke about the attitudes that Eleanor Roosevelt took to the White House and how that shaped the Roosevelts and how their legacy shaped those who followed them into the White House. The panel members answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160544-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160544-3Thu, 16 Nov 2000 02:02:58 GMTBook Discussion on [A Necessary Evil]Mr. Wills talks about his book, [A Necessary Evil: A History of American Distrust in Government], published by Simon and Schuster. The book examines American attitudes about government and how the anti-colonial feeling of the Revolutionary War has progressed into the current skepticism toward federal authority. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153293-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153293-1Sun, 28 Nov 1999 01:49:36 GMTThe Future of the United StatesMr. Wills talked about the future of American culture, saying assessing future changes required an understanding of the past. He examined the impacts of population growth, urbanization, and the women's movement saying that the break up of a patriarchal system necessitated more complicated ties between people and nations which relied on dialog between diverse groups. After his comments he answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151883-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151883-1Sun, 19 Sep 1999 04:52:47 GMTThe Tenth AmendmentMr. Wills talked about the Tenth Amendment and the 4th of July.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108003-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108003-1Sat, 04 Jul 1998 13:08:00 GMTPopular Culture: John Wayne's America?Panelists talked about the myth and legend of the late actor John Wayne and the hold he has on his many fans. Mr. Wills wrote the book [John Wayne's America: The Politics of Celebrity] which focused on American values and Hollywood. Following their presentations, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98569-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98569-1Sun, 08 Feb 1998 15:06:53 GMTCharlie Rose: Fridayhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89823-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Television Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89823-1Sat, 30 Aug 1997 03:30:00 GMTCharlie Rose: Fridayhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79482-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Television Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79482-1Sat, 08 Mar 1997 04:30:00 GMTWashington Journal: WednesdayCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79315-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79315-1Wed, 05 Mar 1997 12:00:00 GMTRepublican Convention, Day 2http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78294-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Television Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78294-1Wed, 14 Aug 1996 00:00:00 GMTGettysburg AddressMr. Wills, author of [Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America], talked about the the Gettysburg address, which President Lincoln delivered on November 19, 1863. He spoke at a ceremony dedicating a national cemetery at the Gettysburg battlefield site. The Library of Congress displayed one of its two original manuscripts for the first time in 23 years. Only five versions are known to exist.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64095-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64095-1Sun, 26 Mar 1995 02:34:12 GMTPresident Clinton's First YearThese four authors, all writers on presidential politics, provided their evaluations of President Clinton's first year in office.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57024-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Television Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57024-1Sun, 28 Nov 1993 13:00:00 GMTU.S. Foreign Policy Since World War IIThe Institute for Policy Studies celebrated its 30th anniversary by holding a conference featuring discussions about a wide range of public policy issues. The panelists discussed a progressive approach to public policy issues since World War II.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51098-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51098-1Mon, 04 Oct 1993 07:31:00 GMTPresidential Politics and HistoryGarry Wills, political journalist and author of several books on history, discussed the 1992 presidential race from the perspective of previous presidential races.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26726-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26726-1Tue, 23 Jun 1992 12:48:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Under God: Religion and American Politics]Mr. Wills talked about his book, [Under God: Religion and American Politics], published by Simon and Schuster. He explained why no non-Christian has ever been elected to the
office of president. He labeled religion as an important determinant
to voters during election time, in particular with the Kennedy
election of the early sixties.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15508-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Booknoteshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15508-1Mon, 31 Dec 1990 03:58:43 GMTGeorge Bush Candidacyhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3907-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3907-1Tue, 16 Aug 1988 13:00:50 GMT